The latest construction news from around the globe…

Catch up on what’s going on in construction this week. From BD&C’s 2018 ranking of the nation’s largest general contractors to OSHA’s latest Silica Rule updates, we’ve got you covered on all the latest industry news from around the world.

See Which Companies Made BD&C’s 2018 Giants 300 Report

Here’s a sneak peak of the companies that topped this year’s Building, Design and Construction’s list of the nation’s largest general contractors – Turner Construction, Skanska, AECOM and Whiting-Turner. To see the rest of the list click here.

Silica Rule 101

Many of us still have questions about OSHA’s Silica Rule. Thankfully, the agency recently published numerous informational videos and resources. To check them out click here.

The Road is Paved with Good Intentions

In Ohio, a simple act of kindness from a paving crew has gone viral. When a funeral profession passed through a road under construction, the paving crew not only stopped working but took off their helmets in solidarity. In response to this admirable deed, the funeral director wrote a thank you note that has since spread across the internet.

Balfour Beatty Pledges to Move 25% of Work Offsite

Balfour Beatty, recently pledged to cut work on the jobsite by 25% by 2025 through employing modular and prefabrication techniques.

Developer and City of Atlanta Negotiating Potential Mini-City

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the city of Atlanta and developer CIM Group are in talks of revitalizing the region’s downtown Gulch area. If a deal is reached, the project would be the largest development of its kind in Atlanta’s history and would bring in an estimated $5 billion in new construction.

Rebuilding is a Struggle After California Wine Country Fires

Despite strong rebuilding efforts in California, the fatal effects of the wildfires still linger. Today, many question whether rebuilding was the right choice or if moving would have been the better option.